Hoffman-1978
Guides
Xystodesmini
Xystodesmini is a tribe of flat-backed millipedes within the family Xystodesmidae, order Polydesmida. The tribe was established by Hoffman in 1978 and contains multiple genera of medium to large-sized millipedes found primarily in North America. Members are characterized by their flattened bodies with lateral extensions (paranota) and often display aposematic coloration. The tribe is well-represented in citizen science observations, with over 18,000 records on iNaturalist.